One Chemo down ... Five to go!!

Yesterday I had to start taking steroids for three days.  I didn't think much of it.  Went to bed early so that I could have a good night's sleep for my first chemo session.  I was anxious and I will have to admit, I was down right scared.  Scared of the unknown.  Well, at 1:30 a.m., I was still wide awake and had a roaring headache and some nausea.  Nausea!!!!  Was I going to throw up BEFORE treatment?  I got up and took some Tylenol.  Back to bed ... 2:30 .... noonie noo ... still awake!  I got up and went and laid down on the couch.  Well, somewhere around 4:00 a.m., I feel asleep only to have to wake up at six.  We needed to leave early because of the slippery road.  Two hours sleep and I was tired!!!  Got to the hospital at 8:00.  After the blood drawn and the doctor going over the results, we were finally in our room at 10:00 to begin the treatment.  They all went very well and I tolerated them very well also.  I have a lot of nausea medicine to take should I feel sick.  If they don't seem to be working, I'm to call and they will try another kind.  They said there is no reason I should feel sick with all the medications that are available.  Well, anyway, I told the Dr. about my no night of sleep.  Then he told me that a side affect of this steroid is insomnia and anxiety!!!  Also, I will probably have insomnia tonight and tomorrow too.  We are heading home tomorrow to stay ahead of the weather.  Keep those prayers coming because they are certainly working.  I will journal that next few days to see how I feel because these next few days will be exactly what happens after every treatment.  Then I will know what to expect and maybe I can counteract something before it begins.  I let you know how these next few days go!